Author FAQs
For questions specific to The Secret World of Briar Rose, refer to the book page.
Will you do an interview, podcast, school visit, or speaking engagement? / Will you do an event with my store, book club, or school?
I would love to, but am not always available due to scheduling and logistics. Reach out to me via contact form at the bottom of this page with your proposal, and I will pass it along to my publisher for review.
How do I learn more about your writing and publishing process?
I’ll be posting videos of my process on my YouTube channel, and you can check them out in this playlist.
Will you blurb, beta read, or critique my book?
I am currently closed to blurb and reading requests.
How are you navigating the author-reader online space?
As an author, I won’t engage with reviews for my book. However, if you tag me on social media, I’ll assume it’s an open invite to engage and join in on the fun. As a reader, I’ll continue sharing my thoughts on books I read on my Goodreads and YouTube channel.
YouTuber FAQs
Will you promote my book in your videos?
I do not review books by request.
What books do you recommend?
My recommended books are compiled in this list here.
What do you use to film and edit videos?
Currently I use a Sony Alpha a6400 and record audio via QuickTime player on my MacBook Pro. I use iMovie for editing and Premiere Pro for color correction. The music in my intro is Chinese New Year by SALES, and the music in my outro is always credited at the bottom of the video description, though it’s typically sourced from Thematic.
Where is your couch and laptop cover from?
The couch is the Kova Sofa from Albany Park, and the laptop cover is from Burga.
Who are the artists in your gallery wall background?
The artists in my gallery wall are Enid Din, Deb JJ Lee, Kehasuk, Nanaco Yashiro, and Stuart Dunkel. The art at the bottom left of my wall was left on the street, so I don’t know the artist.
Contact Cindy
Cindy is closed for: blurb requests, book reviews, affiliate partnerships, and non-YouTube sponsorships.
For brands interested in sponsoring YouTube videos, contact Cindy’s management at withcindy@ellify.com.
For questions, first check the FAQ page.